Sunday, July 12, 2026
What’s Happening in Gowanda 7/13-7/19
Monday, July 13
Gowanda Free Library - 10 am to 4 pm
Weekly Crafts
Collins Public Library – 10:30 am
LapSit with Miss Abbie – best for ages 6 months to 3 years. Call 716-532-5129 for more
Collins Public Library – 11 am
Morning Book Club – call for title
Collins Public Library – 5 pm
Kids DIY Dino Sensory Bottles. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Gowanda Free Library - 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Crochet Club
Tuesday, July 14
Collins Public Library – 5:30 pm
Evening Book Club – call for title
Wednesday, July 15
Collins Public Library – 3 pm
Afternoon Collins Crochet – learn and work on crochet projects – Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Thursday, July 16
Collins Public Library - 3 pm
Family Movie & popcorn. Call 716-532-5129 for title
Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Music In The Park at Chang-Hu Park
band: Smokin’ Dog
Friday, July 17
Gowanda Free Library - 10:30 to 11 am
Me and My Kiddo AM StoryTime
Collins Public Library – 3:30 pm
Friendship Bracelets. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Collins Public Library – 7 pm
Free Concert – The Skiffle Minstrels– in the library, doors open at 6:30
Saturday, July 18
Collins Public Library – 10 am
Book a Tech Trainer. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Gowanda Harley-Davidson - 2 pm
Amish Dinner Ride w/ the Mayers
Collins Historical Society - Noon to 4 pm
Chrome & Classic Car Show
at Collins Center Town Park
NY&LE Railroad - 4:30 pm
Mama Mia Mayhem “Blood Relatives” murder mystery
Gowanda Hollywood Theater - 7 pm
The Last Five Years
A musical by Jason Robert Brown
Sunday, July 19
Gowanda Harley-Davidson - 11 am
July HOG Ride with Eric
Gowanda Hollywood Theater - 2 pm
The Last Five Years
A musical by Jason Robert Brown
Sunday, July 5, 2026
JCC Spring Part-Time Dean’s List
Jamestown Community College recently announced its part-time Dean’s List honors for academic excellence during the spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.50 while enrolled in six-to-11-degree credits.
One Gowanda student made that list. That student is Hailey Fort.
What’s Happening in Gowanda 7/6-7/12
Monday, July 6
Gowanda Free Library - 10 am to 4 pm
Weekly Crafts
Collins Public Library – 10:30 am
LapSit with Miss Abbie – best for ages 6 months to 3 years. Call 716-532-5129 for more
Collins Public Library – 5 pm
Kids DIY Dino Resist Painting. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Tuesday, July 7
Collins Public Library – 5 pm
Dino Bag Decorating. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Wednesday, July 8
Collins Public Library – 3:30 pm
Kids Painting Art Show Sign up. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Gowanda Central School - 6:30 to 7 pm
School Board Meeting
High School Library Media Room
Thursday, July 9
Collins Public Library - 3 pm
Family Movie & popcorn. Call 716-532-5129 for title
Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Music In The Park at Chang-Hu Park
band: Paul Zittle & Pure Country
Saturday, July 11
Collins Public Library – 11 am
Adult Craft: Infinity Cube– Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 am to 3 pm
Gowanda Farm & Craft Market; on W. Main Street
NY&LE Railroad - 11 am and 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer
Collins Public Library – 1 pm
Dino Christmas in July. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Trinity United Church of Christ - 4 to 6 pm [until gone]
Community Meal
Grilled chicken, rice medley, tossed salad, roll
Town of Collins - 5 to 11 pm
Libertyfest
Sunday, July 12
Freedom Horse Archers - 8 am to 5 pm
Eternal Flame Mounted Archery - 1* Competition
NY&LE Railroad - 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer
Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 3 pm
Gowanda Celebrates 250 Years Grand Parade
- plus other activities on W. Main Street -
Sunday, June 28, 2026
JCC Spring Dean’s List
Jamestown Community College has announced their full-time Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.50 while enrolled in at least 12-degree credits. Several local students were included in the list. They are:
Collins: Zachary Boos, Andrew Halbert, August Krebs, Christian Merrill, Deshaun Santos
Gowanda: Madalyn West
What’s Happening in Gowanda 6/28-7/5
Monday, June 29
Collins Public Library – 10:30 am
LapSit with Miss Abbie – best for ages 6 months to 3 years. Call 716-532-5129 for more
Collins Public Library – 5 pm
Summer Reading Kick off. Call 716-532-5129 for more info.
Tuesday, June 30
Collins Public Library – 5:30 pm
Lego Club. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Wednesday, July 1
Gowanda Free Library - 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Patriotic Hats Craft
Collins Public Library - 3:30 pm
Kids Craft – Wooden Flag. Call 716-532-5129 to register
Thursday, July 2
Gowanda Free Library - 2 pm
Red, White & Blue Tie-Dye Shirts craft
Collins Public Library - 3 pm
Family Movie & popcorn. Call 716-532-5129 for title
Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Music In The Park at Chang-Hu Park
band: Bad Management
Friday, July 3
Gowanda Free Library - 10:30 to 11 am
Me and My Kiddo AM StoryTime
Collins Public Library – 1 pm
Free movie and popcorn. Call 716-532-5129 for title.
Sunday, July 5
GoWanda Brewing at the Wicked Glen - 4 pm
Ace Social